Description
???? Exterior Design & Platform
Built on BYD’s dedicated e?Platform?3.0, allowing enhanced structural rigidity, safety, and drivetrain flexibility
The exterior is clean, modern, and subtly athletic with a dynamic waistline and 18?inch alloy wheels, LED lighting, and discreet blacked?out C?pillars that give it a sleek look
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Dimensions: approximately 4.46?m long, 1.88?m wide, 1.62?m tall, with a 2.72?m wheelbase
???? Gym?Inspired Interior
The cabin is boldly themed after fitness equipment:
Air vents resemble free?weights
Door?handles evoke barbells and encircle speakers with LEDs
Central armrest feels like a treadmill, and the gear selector nods to kettlebells
Even the door pockets use guitar?string?style cords, which play a tone when plucked
Ambient lighting responds to music, adding a playful, customizable vibe
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Luxury vegan leather upholstery (in cream & blue or black tones), heated and electrically adjustable front seats, and a panoramic sunroof add a premium feel
???? Infotainment & Connectivity
Equipped with an infotainment screen that rotates between 12.8?inch (Comfort) and 15.6?inch (Design) sizes—either portrait or landscape orientation at the touch of a button
Sharp, responsive UI, integration with Apple CarPlay (Android Auto via OTA updates in some markets), and features like Spotify and live navigation
A 5?inch driver display provides primary trip and vehicle info
???? Powertrain & Performance
Front?wheel drive with a single electric motor delivering about 204?PS (150?kW) and 310?Nm of torque, accelerating 0–62?mph in around 7.3?seconds, top speed 99?mph (≈160?km/h)
The 60.5?kWh BYD Blade Battery (Li?Fe?Po) provides a real?world WLTP?rated range of up to 260 miles
Flexible and safe design, enhanced liquid-cooling, excellent cycle life and robust safety—even the infamous nail?penetration test—with no fire or smoke
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? Charging & Practicality
Supports DC rapid charging up to 88?kW, enabling 30–80% charge in about 29 minutes
AC onboard charging at 7?kW (single?phase), or optionally 11?kW three?phase (Comfort)
Boot capacity of 440?litres, expanding to about 1,338?litres with rear seats folded. Note: no front boot (“frunk”)
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????? Safety & Features
Equipped with a comprehensive suite of ADAS as standard:
Blind?spot detection, lane?keep assist, intelligent adaptive cruise, rear cross?traffic alert & braking, 360° camera, emergency braking, and more
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Earned a 5?star Euro NCAP rating, with high scores in adult and child occupant protection
???? Trim Levels & Pricing
Trim Features UK Price (approx.)
Active 12.8?inch screen, vegan leather, standard kit ~£36,490
Comfort Adds 11?kW charger, minor upgrades ~£36,990
Design 15.6?inch rotating screen, electric tailgate, enhanced ambient lighting ~£38,990
All trims include ambient lighting, panoramic roof, heat pump, vegetative leather, wireless charging, and Apple CarPlay. Android Auto is available via OTA update in the Design trim
? Summary
The BYD Atto 3 Design is a standout in the compact EV-SUV segment thanks to its:
Clever, playful interior themed around fitness equipment
High-quality materials and tech-rich design